Market Gains payments in Kansas totaled $752,171 in 2016
Congressional Districts in Kansas Receiving Market Gains payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Market Gains 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Kansas (Rep. Ron Estes) | $432,923 | 57.6% | 57.6% |
| 2 | 1st District of Kansas (Rep. Roger Marshall) | $115,422 | 15.3% | 72.9% |
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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