State lawmakers raised concerns in a series of legislative hearings while they considered the confirmation of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s attorney general designee Stephen Cox. At issue were controversial legal actions Cox took in his first eight months in office.

Attorney General designee Stephen Cox appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing on May 1, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)
Attorney General designee Stephen Cox appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing on May 1, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)

Cox is an attorney and has served in various roles in federal…