Commodity subsidies in Piscataquis County, Maine totaled $7.7 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Piscataquis County, Maine Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Maine (Rep. Jared Golden) | $122,118,213 | 46.9% | 46.9% |
| 2 | 1st District of Maine (Rep. Chellie Pingree) | $32,759,651 | 12.6% | 59.5% |
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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