UPDATE: Below is a quote from Rep. LaFave regarding the invitation from Speaker Chatfield to host President Trump for his State of the Union address in the Michigan House of Representatives:

“It would be an honor to host President Trump in the Michigan House of Representatives if Nancy Pelosi refuses to allow him to deliver his State of the Union address in DC. Unlike Washington, our legislative leaders here in Michigan are willing to work together for bi-partisan solutions to non-partisan problems.”

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The Michigan House Speaker is inviting President Trump to give his State of the Union address at the Michigan State Capitol.

State Rep. Lee Chatfield, R-Levering, represents the 107th District, which includes Chippewa and Mackinac Counties.

Because of the ongoing partial federal government shutdown, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants President Trump to delay his Jan. 29 State of the Union speech in the House chamber.

Pelosi says she has concerns about security, as thousands of federal employees work without pay. Senior Homeland Security officials say despite the fact that their personnel have not been paid, they have been preparing for months for the State of the Union event.

Rep. Chatfield's full letter to President Trump is below:

Due to the unavailability of the United States House of Representatives for your State of the Union address, I would like to extend to you an official invite to deliver your address in the House chamber in the Michigan State Capitol. There is no higher loyalty or obligation than to the people we serve and the communities we represent, and no partisan gamesmanship should stand in the way of that service. Because of that, this chamber and this speaker are willing to put people before politics for this important occasion. We also have a divided government in our state, but Republicans in Michigan understand that the success of our Democratic governor means the success of Michigan. Even though we will disagree, we will always work together to improve the lives of our local families and seniors, because we have a solemn responsibility to do so. However, because some have chosen to stand in the way of your official duties, we would be honored to host you in our Capitol for this necessary address to our nation. Washington, D.C. may be bogged down in partisan politics, but Michigan is different. Michigan helped build this country, and we know how to get things done. In the Great Lakes state, we roll up our sleeves and work hard every day. That includes working collaboratively, regardless of party, and together we can prove it to the rest of the country. Please know that we are ready and available to host you at your convenience.