William J. Kemble reports in the Daily Freeman Greene County lawmakers will hold a public hearing Wed., Aug. 21, on the proposed Columbia-Greene Community College budget. The $17.38 million spending plan calls for a tuition hike of more than four percent. Full-time tuition would increase $84 per semester, while the per-credit fee would increase $7 for part-time students. Charges based on student enrollment would have Greene County contribute $2.34 million, while Columbia County would be charged $2.66 million. College President James Campion said in September 2012 there were 927 Columbia County students, 815 Greene County students and approximately 360 from outside the service area. Read the full story in the Daily Freeman.