Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Sawyer County, Wisconsin totaled $38,723 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Sawyer County, Wisconsin Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Wisconsin (Rep. Ron Kind) | $523,559 | 15.3% | 15.3% |
| 2 | 7th District of Wisconsin (Rep. Sean Duffy) | $384,206 | 11.2% | 26.5% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Wisconsin (Rep. Mark Pocan) | $17,948 | 0.5% | 27.0% |
| 4 | 1st District of Wisconsin (Rep. Bryan Steil) | $2,830 | 0.1% | 27.1% |
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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