The Latest: House speaker disappointed at campus gun veto

Georgia's House speaker says he's disappointed that Gov. Nathan Deal, a fellow Republican, has vetoed the "campus carry bill," allowing anyone with a permit to carry concealed handguns on Georgia campuses.

Supporters of the bill view it as a way to make campuses safer, while opponents have cited costs for increased safety measures and the impact it would have on higher education.

The Republican governor said Tuesday that he will veto the bill, which would have allowed anyone age 21 and over to carry a concealed handgun on campus with the proper permit.

Supporters of the bill view it as a way to make campuses safer, while opponents have cited costs for increased safety measures and the impact it would have on higher education.

Georgia's governor must make a decision about legislation allowing concealed handguns on college campuses in the state.

Deal, a Republican in his final term, wanted lawmakers to pass follow-up legislation limiting access to on-campus day care centers and other spaces.