What are some things that the government could offer for free?

Connect it to the post office service somehow.

When you are born you get a social security number. You get a checking and savings account.

No interest business loans to people with good ideas.

More people need to understand the fundamentals of their finances. The difference between assets and liabilities. How credit works. How loans work etc.

Universal health care.

Universal education or career training.

More green space for animals.

Universal basic income.

Free housing in more rural states. Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska.

Work for the national parks. Or the peace corp. Or state department. Anyone can join a program and work on the mission of the org.

The best way to combat climate change is to plant more trees. Create a program where the government grows and send people trees to plant.