LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court announced Wednesday that she is stepping down from the court by the end of April, opening the door for the court to have a 6-1 majority of Democratic-backed justices. Elizabeth Clement did not give a reason for her upcoming resignation.

LANSING — Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement announced Wednesday she will resign no later than April 30, cutting short a tenure that was to run through 2026 and potentially longer if she had sought reelection.

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement announced Wednesday that she will step down from the state's highest court this spring.

The GOP-led Michigan House voted Wednesday on a measure to scale back a minimum wage hike for tipped worker that is supposed to take effect Friday.

Without any action by the Legislature, the percentage of the standard minimum wage that tipped workers will be paid is to rise every year — starting with 48% of the standard min