Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Marion County, Illinois totaled $520 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Marion County, Illinois Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $14,787 | 35.8% | 35.8% |
| 2 | 18th District of Illinois (Rep. Darin LaHood) | $861 | 2.1% | 37.9% |
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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