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

Cleanup Bill is a Missed Opportunity to Close Corporate Tax Loopholes

October 21, 2020 • Tax and Budget
Testimony by NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Sheila Reynertson in support of closing loopholes in the corporate business tax code.

Budget Breakdown: Everything You Need to Know About the FY 2021 State Budget

October 8, 2020 • Tax and Budget
In the midst of a public health crisis, New Jersey is setting an example for the nation to follow.

Taxing High Speed Financial Transactions: An Answer to New Jersey’s Fiscal Crisis?

September 15, 2020 • Tax and Budget
A financial transactions tax has the potential to raise billions of dollars in new revenue.

New Jersey’s Budget Must Reject Austerity to Fund the COVID-19 Recovery

September 11, 2020 • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
Testimony by NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Sheila Reynertson in support of a state budget that raises revenue to fund the COVID-19 recovery.

Revised Budget Address FY 2021: Rapid Reaction

August 26, 2020 • Tax and Budget
Live from the NJPP Zoom room, Sheila, Vineeta, Brittany, and Lou react to Governor Murphy's revised FY 2021 budget address (with gifs!).

Supreme Court’s Borrowing Decision is Great News for New Jersey’s Pandemic Recovery

August 12, 2020 • Tax and Budget
Borrowing funds from the federal government is necessary for a stronger and faster pandemic recovery.

NJPP: Corporate Tax Breaks Robbed New Jersey Taxpayers

July 9, 2020 • Tax and Budget
New task force report finds that New Jersey’s corporate tax breaks were a costly failure that provided little return on investment.

Road to Recovery: Reforming New Jersey’s Income Tax Code

June 9, 2020 • Tax and Budget
New Jersey has an opportunity to make the tax code fairer while setting a strong foundation for the state's pandemic recovery.

Years of Disinvestment Hamper New Jersey’s Pandemic Response

April 20, 2020 • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
The state departments tasked with responding to COVID-19 have less funding and fewer staff than they did in 2008.

The COVID-19 Crisis Proves the Point: New Jersey Needs More Revenue to Support Workers, Families, and Businesses

March 31, 2020 • COVID-19, Tax and Budget
By implementing new sources of revenue, state lawmakers can avoid harmful cuts to vital services and protect New Jersey families harmed during the COVID-19 pandemic.