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

A Proposal to Fix the Federal Tax Code for Working Families

April 15, 2019 • Tax and Budget
The Working Families Tax Relief Act would boost incomes of 2.7 million New Jerseyans.

EDA Task Force Exposed Culture of Corruption

March 28, 2019 • Tax and Budget
Today's hearing detailed just how easy it is for corporations to cheat the system.

New Jersey Budget Should Include Millionaires Tax

March 20, 2019 • Tax and Budget
Testimony by NJPP's Sheila Reynertson on the FY2020 state budget.

NJPP Statement: Governor Murphy’s Budget Sets Foundation for Shared Prosperity

March 5, 2019 • Tax and Budget
Governor Murphy's budget is a fiscally sound vision that invests in New Jersey’s greatest assets.

It’s Time to Face the Music, Jersey: We’ve Been Robbed

March 4, 2019 • Tax and Budget
A decade of trickle-down tax cuts leaves New Jersey without $2 billion in critical revenue.

Exorbitant EDA Subsidies Ignore Fiscal Realities

February 11, 2019 • Tax and Budget
Testimony by NJPP's Sheila Reynertson on New Jersey's overly generous corporate subsidy programs.

Opportunity Lost: Consequences and Shortcomings of the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

October 22, 2018 • Tax and Budget
This year’s budget falls short in one key area: there are simply not enough stable sources of new revenue to sustain increased investments.

Polls Show Consistent, Widespread Support for New Taxes to Support Investment

June 20, 2018 • Tax and Budget
New Jersey voters value a balanced tax code that provides adequate funding for the state’s most important assets.

Revisiting the Notorious Nine: Key Decisions That Sent New Jersey’s Financial Health Spiraling

June 14, 2018 • Tax and Budget
Continuing to make the mistakes of the past will only further harm New Jersey’s economic future

Fast Facts: Proposed Tax Changes Would Bring More Balance to New Jersey’s Tax Code

May 24, 2018
Lower-income families would get a tax break while wealthiest would pay their fair share.