Sheila Reynertson

Sheila Reynertson, Senior Policy Analyst, focuses on budget and tax issues with an emphasis on advocating for state fiscal policies that benefit working families of New Jersey. Sheila’s research interests include: budget planning, corporate taxation, progressive taxation policy, supportive work/family policies and women’s economic empowerment. Before joining NJPP in October 2014, Sheila worked as an advocacy coordinator at MergerWatch, a national women’s health advocacy organization. Previously, Sheila worked in the health care sector as a private childbirth coach in New York City. She currently serves as President of the Board of Health in Hopewell. Email: sheila (at) njpp.org | Phone: 609-393-1145 ext. 12 Follow Sheila on Twitter

Pandemic Relief Funds Must Be Used to Dismantle Racial, Gender, and Economic Inequities

July 29, 2021 • COVID-19, Economic Justice, Health
Testimony by NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Sheila Reynertson on how to use federal pandemic relief funds from the American Rescue Plan.

Shining a Light on New Jersey’s FY 2022 Budget

July 1, 2021 • Tax and Budget
New Jersey's latest budget meets the immediate needs of the pandemic recovery, pays off debt, and invests in key public assets.

What’s Included, and Missing, in Gov. Murphy’s FY 2022 Budget Proposal

May 27, 2021 • Tax and Budget
New Jersey lawmakers must keep their eyes peeled on the not-so-distant future and find ways to protect new investments long-term.

Structure of New Emerge Tax Credit Program Must Prioritize Equity and Transparency

April 16, 2021 • Tax and Budget
Comments by NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Sheila Reynertson on draft rules governing the new Emerge tax credit program.

Tools for Building a Healthy Budget

April 15, 2021 • Tax and Budget
Six ways to de-politicize New Jersey's budget-making process.

The State Budget Must Support Those Harmed Most by the Pandemic

March 10, 2021 • Tax and Budget
Testimony by NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Sheila Reynertson in support of a state budget that funds New Jersey's pandemic recovery.

Gov. Murphy’s FY 2022 Budget Address: 5 Key Takeaways

February 24, 2021 • Tax and Budget
Highlights from Gov. Murphy's FY 2022 budget address, including one big omission.

Tax Break on PPP Loan Expenses Will Cost New Jersey More Than $1 Billion

February 16, 2021 • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
State lawmakers give the green light to a $1.2 billion double tax cut on federal grants through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

State of the State 2021: Rapid Reaction

January 13, 2021 • General
Live from the NJPP Zoom room, Sheila, Vineeta, Brittany, Marleina, and Lou react to Governor Murphy's State of the State address (with gifs!).

Legislators Should Vote No on $11.5 Billion Corporate Tax Subsidy Program

December 18, 2020 • Tax and Budget
Testimony by NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Sheila Reynertson opposing the new $11.5 billion corporate tax subsidy proposal.