Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Lawrence County, Mississippi totaled $50,423 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lawrence County, Mississippi Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $558,386,892 | 86.3% | 86.3% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $20,813,710 | 3.2% | 89.5% |
| 3 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $9,453,168 | 1.5% | 90.9% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $405,433 | 0.1% | 91.0% |
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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