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Sen. Luke Kenley has arguably shaped the state's spending priorities more than any other state lawmaker in recent years.
Now, he's retiring.
The 72-year-old Noblesville Republican plans to step down on Sept.
30, ending a quarter-century in the state Senate.
“During my final session, we achieved two major goals — passing another strong balanced budget and developing a long-term road funding plan for Indiana," Kenley said Wednesday in a statement announcing his retirement.
"It’s now time for others to have the opportunity to serve Hamilton County and our great state."
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As chairman of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, Kenley was the chamber's chief budge