Price Loss Coverage Program Payments (PLC) in Rusk County, Wisconsin totaled $197,467 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Rusk County, Wisconsin Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program Payments (PLC) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Price Loss Coverage Program Payments (PLC) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Wisconsin (Rep. Ron Kind) | $3,976,770 | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Wisconsin (Rep. Mark Pocan) | $1,948,474 | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| 3 | 1st District of Wisconsin (Rep. Bryan Steil) | $1,888,003 | 2.6% | 10.9% |
| 4 | 8th District of Wisconsin (Rep. Mike Gallagher) | $1,372,483 | 1.9% | 12.8% |
| 5 | 6th District of Wisconsin (Rep. Glenn Grothman) | $1,070,913 | 1.5% | 14.3% |
| 6 | 7th District of Wisconsin (Rep. Sean Duffy) | $871,448 | 1.2% | 15.5% |
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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