BP to lay off more workers in Anchorage

BP says it is planning to further reduce its workforce in Alaska as the state continues to struggle with low oil prices.
BP spokeswoman Dawn Patience told KTUU-TV on Monday that about 4 percent of the company’s workforce will be cut. Most of the affected positions are based in Anchorage.
Patience did not specify the exact number of positions. A 4 percent cut would be about 84 positions.
The announcement comes after BP revealed plans last week to reduce the active rig count a