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

How a ‘Tiered Reimbursement’ System Could Improve Child Care in New Jersey

May 31, 2017 • Economic Justice
This report describes the characteristics of such a “tiered reimbursement system” and estimates the investment that would be required to make it a success in the Garden State.

2018 Budget Preview: The Legacy of the Christie Years

February 24, 2017 • Tax and Budget
The list of unresolved issues facing New Jersey’s finances is long and daunting.

‘Relief’ Uneven for Families as Tax Cuts Start Going Into Effect

February 10, 2017 • Tax and Budget
Last year's blockbuster tax deal is one that New Jersey simply can't afford.

New Jersey’s Tax Revenues Continue to Lag

December 20, 2016 • Tax and Budget
Tax revenues in most other states have returned to pre-recession levels.

Income Growth Doesn’t Stop Tired ‘Outmigration’ Claims

October 31, 2016 • Tax and Budget
The story of an alarming "exodus" of income is highly questionable at best.

The Notorious Nine: How Key Decisions Sent New Jersey’s Financial Health Spiraling Down Over Two Decades

September 14, 2016 • Tax and Budget
New Jersey’s future as an economic powerhouse with abundant opportunities is in peril.

The Value of New Jersey’s Gas Tax Has Plummeted

August 24, 2016 • Tax and Budget
The lack of action has harmed New Jersey's ability to invest in transportation.

Estate Tax Elimination Would Put New Jersey Out of Step with Most of Our Neighbors

June 21, 2016 • Tax and Budget
Instead of raising the threshold to help relieve “smaller estates,” lawmakers seem determined to give away the farm - making New Jersey an outlier in the most damaging way.

The ‘Exodus’ is More Like a Trickle

June 8, 2016 • Tax and Budget
It’s time to set the record straight about who is moving in and out of New Jersey, why they do and what it means for the state’s wellbeing.

‘Combined Reporting’ is a Pragmatic Corporate Tax Reform That Will Help New Jersey

June 6, 2016 • Tax and Budget
Now is the time to update our corporate tax code and get in line with the 25 other “combined reporting” states, which include every single state in the Northeast.