Margin Protection Program payments in Kentucky totaled $2.7 million in 2018
Congressional Districts in Kentucky Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 2018
| Rank | District | Margin Protection Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $79,204 | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $32,188 | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| 3 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $12,913 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 4 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $2,219 | 0.1% | 4.7% |
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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