Wisconsin chief vetoes concealed weapons bill

WESTPORT, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have allowed residents to carry concealed weapons in public, saying it threatened the safety of police officers and citizens.

Doyle, a Democrat, said the bill is flawed because it would allow guns in shopping malls, public libraries, the state Capitol and concert venues.

Lawmakers can override the governor's decision with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. The Assembly had approved the legislation 64-35, while the Senate voted 24-8 to approve an earlier version of the bill. Republicans control both houses.

Overturning Doyle's veto would require 66 votes in the Assembly and 22 votes in the Senate.