Dairy Programs payments in West Virginia totaled $830,447 in 2023
Congressional Districts in West Virginia Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of West Virginia (Rep. Alex Mooney) | $365,374 | 44.0% | 44.0% |
| 2 | 3rd District of West Virginia (Rep. Carol Miller) | $297,418 | 35.8% | 79.8% |
| 3 | 1st District of West Virginia (Rep. David McKinley) | $63,875 | 7.7% | 87.5% |
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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