Good Morning! Ryan Belmore here at 6:46 am on Tuesday, February 1. Here’s the latest on campaign finances, home sales, and scheduled parking bans…

- - Former CVS executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes, who entered the Democratic primary election sweepstakes in October has raised nearly $1 million in the first several weeks of her campaign, far outraising all other contenders.

Meanwhile, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner, who just last week said he was switching from running for governor to a campaign for U.S. House of Representatives, reported another robust fundraising quarter to end 2021 – only none of that money can be used in a campaign for federal office.

- - Residents in Newport’s Yachting Village will be required to move their vehicles to off-street parking on Wednesday as City crews continue work to remove near record-breaking snowfall from City streets.

- - Wondering what sold in your neighborhood recently? Here’s a look at the 20 homes in Newport County that sold last week.

- - Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Health Interim Director Dr. James McDonald will host a COVID-19 briefing today at 2:15 pm.

- - Save the date - Discover Newport’s Burger Bender returns February 18 - 27!

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