Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Franklin County, Kansas totaled $2.1 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Franklin County, Kansas Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kansas (Rep. Roger Marshall) | $712,994,256 | 61.8% | 61.8% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kansas (Rep. Steve Watkins) | $50,927,208 | 4.4% | 66.2% |
| 3 | 4th District of Kansas (Rep. Ron Estes) | $50,842,700 | 4.4% | 70.6% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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