Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Wisconsin totaled $1.7 million in 2016
Congressional Districts in Wisconsin Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Wisconsin (Rep. Mike Gallagher) | $150,881 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| 2 | 1st District of Wisconsin (Rep. Bryan Steil) | $65,407 | 3.8% | 12.5% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Wisconsin (Rep. Ron Kind) | $47,421 | 2.7% | 15.3% |
| 4 | 6th District of Wisconsin (Rep. Glenn Grothman) | $21,881 | 1.3% | 16.5% |
| 5 | 7th District of Wisconsin (Rep. Sean Duffy) | $21,563 | 1.2% | 17.8% |
| 6 | 2nd District of Wisconsin (Rep. Mark Pocan) | $16,813 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
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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